Featured Tip from James Bartman

Pick Details

Sport / league:: EPL
Event / fixture:: Crystal Palace vs. Leeds
Event date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 at 1:00 AM
Market:: Asian Handicap
Tip:: Leeds +0.5 @ 1.67 (Betfair)

The draw looks to be the most likely result, however I wouldn’t rule out a Leeds victory. This fixture is sandwiched between Crystal Palace’s Round of 16 fixtures against AEK Larnaca in the UEFA Conference League. With the Eagles virtually safe from relegation, I anticipate they will now prioritise their European campaign. Palace are the bookmaker’s favourite to win the UEFA Conference League – an accomplishment that would give them a Europa League spot next year, and who knows when they would receive a European berth again, otherwise. Leeds, in contrast, have no midweek commitments. Only three points separate The Whites from 18th, so their league results remain incredibly important. Crystal Palace have only managed three home wins this campaign (3-5-5) and one of those was over a 10-man Wolves. While Leeds don’t have strong away credentials over the course of the whole season (1-5-7), they actually bring draw-heavy (0-5-1) away form into this clash. Their only away defeat during that run was by a 4-3 score line against Newcastle – a result that was harsh on Leeds. Leeds swatted aside Palace 4-1 in their last meeting in December. Had you wagered $1 on the draw for every Crystal Palace home game over the last twelve months you would be up $9.10 in profit. Had you wagered $1 on the draw for every Leeds away game this season you would be up $8.03 in profit.

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